What a wonderful day at FMS! Our halls were filled with coordinated outfits, big smiles, and lots of holiday cheer as students and staff posed for festive family-style photos. From classic looks to fun, creative themes, everyone brought something special to the camera today! ❤️✨
Spirit Week continues to bring out the best in our Falcon family, and we’re loving every moment leading up to Christmas Break!
#FMS #SpiritWeek #FamilyPictureDay #FalconsFlyFar
Thank you, Mr. Shaw, for spreading cheer one melody at a time! 🎺🎅🏼✨
#HolidaySpirit #ChristmasCheer #BandDirector #FalconsFlyFar #FestiveMorning #ThankYouMrShaw #TalonsUp
Our Falcons showed up cozy, festive, and full of holiday cheer today! From fuzzy slippers to candy-cane stripes and Christmas-themed PJs, the halls felt extra warm and joyful. ❤️💤
We’re loving all the fun as we count down to Christmas Break — Spirit Week is off to an amazing start!
#FMS #SpiritWeek #PajamaDay #FalconsFlyFar
Students in Mr. Phil Schwedler’s 8th Grade US History class took a journey back to 1872 as they studied artwork to figure out what people believed and why they moved west. 🎨📜
Working in Building Thinking Classrooms, students teamed up to identify Push/Pull Factors and create their own class definition of Manifest Destiny. Great teamwork and awesome thinking! 🤝✨
#TalonsUp #ManifestDestiny #SocialStudies #BuildingThinkingClassrooms #StudentLearning #FalconsFlyFar #HistoryRocks #WestwardExpansion
Today’s theme: Headwear Day — and our Falcons delivered! 🧢🎩🎄
From festive holiday hats to creative caps and cozy beanies, our students and staff showed off their Falcon pride. 💚🤍
Thank you to everyone who joined in the fun and brought the spirit to life as we countdown to Christmas Break!
Stay tuned for more awesome Spirit Week moments! ✨
#FreelandFalcons #SpiritWeek #HeadwearDay #FalconsFlyFar
Today, our amazing Student Leadership team helped bring the season to life as Santa, his reindeers, and elves made a special visit!
While Santa shared a festive holiday story with our first graders, his trusty reindeers and cheerful elves stayed busy helping him check his list—twice, of course! ✔️🎄
A huge shoutout to our student leaders for spreading joy and creating unforgettable moments for our youngest learners. 🦌📚💫
#HolidayMagic #FalconsFlyFar #SantaVisit #StudentLeadership
Thanks to a great student suggestion, Brain Teaser Monday has officially become Mind Games Monday! 🙌
Today’s winners kicked off the new name strong, earning 14 out of 19 possible points in a tough round of challenges 💪. They walked away with SOAR slips ✨ and today’s well-earned social media shout out!
Way to think big, Falcons! 🦅💚🤍
#MindGamesMonday #FMSFalcons #FalconsFlyFar #TalonsUp
Middle School Boys Basketball season tips off soon! 💚🤍
Tryouts begin Monday, January 5, 2026 in the MS Gym.
📅 7th Grade: 3:00–4:30 PM
📅 8th Grade: 4:30–6:00 PM
👉 Sign up in the MS Office!
✅ Don’t forget to complete your athletic registration at www.planeths.com
❓Questions? Call the Athletic Office at 989-695-5525.
Get ready to dribble, pass, and shoot your way into the season! 💪🏀
#FalconsFlyFar #FreelandAthletics #TalonsUp
✨ We are proud to recognize our FMS December 8th Grade Students of the Month! ✨
Each month, our staff selects 4 eighth graders and 4 seventh graders who consistently display our S.O.A.R. expectations throughout the building.
🎉 Students of the Month receive:
🎟 5 S.O.A.R. tickets for upcoming drawings
🍪 A sweet treat from Chunky Chicken Cookie Company
🏒 4 Saginaw Spirit tickets sponsored by McIntosh & Associates and Century 21 Signature Realty: Andrew Hauck
👕 A Saginaw Spirit jersey sponsored by McIntosh & Associates
Our next big S.O.A.R. drawing will take place at the end of the 1st Semester—we can’t wait to celebrate even more Falcon success! 🦅💚🤍
👏 Congratulations to our December 8th Grade Students of the Month—keep soaring high, Falcons!
#FalconsFlyFar #FMSPride #StudentOfTheMonth #TalonsUp
✨ We are proud to recognize our FMS December 7th Grade Students of the Month! ✨
Each month, our staff selects 4 eighth graders and 4 seventh graders who consistently display our S.O.A.R. expectations throughout the building.
🎉 Students of the Month receive:
🎟 5 S.O.A.R. tickets for upcoming drawings
🍪 A sweet treat from Chunky Chicken Cookie Company
🏒 4 Saginaw Spirit tickets sponsored by McIntosh & Associates and Century 21 Signature Realty: Andrew Hauck
👕 A Saginaw Spirit jersey sponsored by McIntosh & Associates
Our next big S.O.A.R. drawing will take place at the end of the 1st Semester—we can’t wait to celebrate even more Falcon success! 🦅💚🤍
👏 Congratulations to our December 7th Grade Students of the Month—keep soaring high, Falcons!
#FalconsFlyFar #FMSPride #StudentOfTheMonth #TalonsUp
Thank you, Mr. Shaw, for bringing out the best in our young musicians and helping us celebrate the season through music.
#FalconsFlyFar #HolidayConcert
With Wednesday’s snow day, our Falcons took on Trivia Thursday instead — and they crushed the winter-themed questions!
SOAR slips earned and Falcon pride shining bright! 💚🤍🦅
#TalonsUp #FalconsFlyFar
This week’s Brain Teaser Monday winners crushed all 8 puzzles and locked in a perfect score 🔒✅.
They’ve earned SOAR slips ✨ and a spotlight moment right here 🌟.
Keep those problem-solving skills flying, Falcons! 🦅💚🤍
#FalconsFlyFar #BrainTeaserMonday #SOAR
This past Saturday, our talented band students represented Freeland Middle School at the Middle School Solo & Ensemble Festival in Midland — and they shined!
🌟 Special congratulations to our medalists! 🌟
🏅 1st Division Soloists
Outstanding solo performances by:
Emma Groke, Kaden Koepf, Emily MacDonald, Avery Price, Acelyn Woolard, Lucy Armstrong, Elliot Forester, Emilie Klopf, and Logan Lewis.
🏅 1st Division Ensembles
Amazing ensemble performances by:
• Duet – Emma Groke & Acelyn Woolard
• Duet – Emily MacDonald & Acelyn Woolard
• Duet – Brody Burr & Alec Michailo
• Trio – Ella Farkas, Mia Golden & Onnalise Rattray
• Quartet – Lilyan Cliffe, Emilie Klopf, Kylee Little & Wyatt Parks
🥈 2nd Division Ensembles
Great performances by:
• Duet – Kaylee Filion & Mia Hemgesberg
• Quartet – Nathan Brandi, Brody Burr, Reid Dammann & Jaxson Westhoff
We are so proud of all our musicians for their hard work, dedication, and outstanding representation of FMS! 🎵💚🤍
#FalconsFlyFar #TalonsUp
🎉 The Talon has landed! Your FMS favorites, fresh stories, and cool updates are waiting inside.
📰 Click, read, enjoy!
👉 The Talon
#FMSTalon #FalconsFlyFar #TalonsUp
Big shoutout to our FMS Lunch Champions who showed off their brain power today! 🧠💡
They’ve earned SOAR slips and this spotlight for their win! 🌟
Way to go, Falcons! 🦅
#TalonsUp #FalconsFlyFar
Why wait for 100 when today’s 6–7 energy is too good to pass up?
We’re celebrating 67 days of learning, growing, and soaring together in the halls, classrooms, and gyms! 💚🤍
Here’s to the next 67! 🦅✨
#67DaysOfSchool #FMS #6-7Energy #MiddleSchoolLife #FalconsFlyFar #TalonsUp
Our Monday Brain Teaser champs soared through all 8 puzzles without missing a beat. 💡👏
They’re taking home SOAR slips 🎟️ and this shout out for their quick thinking and teamwork. 🌟
Way to set the tone, Falcons! 🦅💚🤍
#FMSFalcons #BrainTeaserMonday #SOAR #FalconsFly Far #TalonsUp
Our E-Sports FIFA tournament was full of skill and teamwork!
🥇 Brylon Medina & Eli Senkowski
🥈 Lucas Sampson & Carter Minnis
🥉 Hudson Mitchell & Dylan Steep
Congrats to all our champs for dominating the virtual pitch! 💚🤍
#TalonsUp #FalconsFlyFar
Our E-Sports class served up the heat in Overcooked 2!
🥉 3rd: Brooklyn Zube & Ava Peter
🥈 2nd: Wesley Ehrhardt & Wesley Todd
🥇 1st: Ashlynn Quinn & Brian Cutshall
Great job to all our kitchen champions! 👏🎮
